Immerse yourself in this cross-Canada celebration of arts, culture, and heritage!

The Brown Homestead is pleased to take part in the 2024 Culture Days festival alongside a number of arts and culture organizations and artists in St. Catharines. All programming is free and accessible to the public.

Explore St. Catharines’ hub of digital and in-person offerings during this country-wide celebration. Here’s how to get involved with The Homestead during the festival.

Stories and I-Spy at The Brown Homestead 

Saturday, October 5, 10 a.m. - 12  p.m.

Join us for stories and a scavenger hunt at the site of the oldest home in St. Catharines! 

The St. Catharines Public Library will kick off the morning by reading a storybook in our historic Dining Room. Then, follow us for an exciting I-Spy Scavenger Hunt of our inspiring grounds. Come discover the agricultural and Indigenous connections to this amazing site seeped in centuries of history! 

Afterwards, we invite families to discover and explore the Homestead property. We encourage avid learners to take their curiosity online! Follow along for a digital tour using GuideTags. 

This free program has limited spots, so register now through the SCPL website! 

Three Sisters Garden Closing Ceremony 

Saturday,  October 12, 10 a.m - 12 p.m.

Join us for our closing ceremony of the Three Sisters Garden. The tradition of “Three Sisters” originated with the Haudenosaunee people. The Brown Homestead resides on Indigenous land and we are committed to acknowledging and celebrating this history. In  May, we planted a garden with three seeds; corn, beans, and squash. Returning for the garden’s closing ceremony are Jackie and Marie.

Jackie Labonte (tekaiatakwas) is self identified from the Turtle Clan of the Mohawk Nation, Six Nations of the Grand River Territory. She resides in the Niagara region having worked with Native organisations for over 30 years providing services as a Cultural Advisor.

Marie Louise is an Irish, Scottish, Welsh and Mohawk of Kahnawake. She helped establish the Willowbank Indigenous Community Love Garden eight years aso and continues to be a caretaker and volunteer gardener there. She has worked as a nurturing and guiding teacher of traditions for over 25 years.   

Join us on October 12 in celebrating this land and in thanking Jackie and Marie for sharing their knowledge and their gardening practices with us. This free event is part of our ongoing Grow @ programming series. Register on  The Brown Homestead website. 

Public Tours at The Brown Homestead

Dates:

Thursday, September 26, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Thursday, October 3, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Saturday, October 5, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 

Thursday, October 10, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 

Explore the 220+ year old building on our site, learn about heritage conservation techniques, discover stories of rural farming families and connect with Niagara’s rich history on a highly engaging tour led by our passionate staff and volunteers!

Tours are about 70 minutes and start every hour on the hour between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Visitors are welcome to drop-in for a tour, or sign up so we know what to expect from your group. Admission by donation. 

Location:

The Brown Homestead

1317 Pelham Rd, St. Catharines, ON L2R 6P7

Cost:

Free, and accepting pay-what-you-may donations.

Access:

Offered in English.

Has gender-neutral bathrooms. 

About:

The Brown Homestead was founded in 2015 to preserve and maintain significant heritage buildings and sites.

We believe that historic sites reach their full potential when they are vibrant community spaces that nurture a growing passion for learning. The Brown Homestead is a model of how historic sites can become creative educational leaders and community catalysts, helping to redefine educational paradigms for a changing world.

We are working to ensure that historic site management becomes an integral part of community planning and development.

Contact:

Sara Nixon

snixon@thebrownhomestead.ca 

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The Seaway Senior Citizens Club (50+) is once again hosting their annual Harvest BBQ Open House on Saturday, September 14 from 10 am to 3pm at the Club which is located at 506 Pitt Street in Cornwall, Ontario (corner of Pitt and Fifth Streets).

Open to the community, this family friendly FUNraiser event will not only feature a BBQ but will also play host to arts and craft booths, yard sale items, as well as provide tours and demonstrations in the Centre’s newly established Knowing Growing Accessible Garden. In celebration of the Club’s commitment to community partnerships, some craft sales will also support the local Alzheimer Society as well as Hospice Cornwall. Information will also be provided on the Centre’s new Fall lineup of programs and activities.

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Tours of the Garden will highlight its special accessibility features and include a worm composting demonstration.

Everyone is Welcome!

Enjoy a free hotdog along with ice cream and popcorn.

Kids can play in the bouncy castle and get their face painted.

Live music will be on the front lawn and inside the sanctuary. Everyone is welcome to come in and have a look at the stain glass and beautiful wood work.

Help us to fill a barrel with peanut butter, jam and cheez whiz to help support "The Breakfast Program" that serves breakfast 365 days a year to all comers.

St. Francis de Sales Knights of Columbus Council are back to serving their next delicious Community Family Breakfast on Sunday, September 29th in the St. Francis de Sales Parish Hall (434 Second St. W.) from 8:30am to 12pm. Complete breakfast including bacon, sausages, eggs any style, beans, home fries and beverage. All are welcome. Fully accessible venue with elevator service provided.

These Community Family Breakfasts are held to raise funds in support of the Knights of Columbus Council's charitable programs in the Cornwall community.

St. Francis de Sales Knights of Columbus Council will be serving their next Community Roast Beef Dinner on Thursday, September 12th in the St. Francis de Sales Parish Hall (434 Second St. W.) from 4:30pm to 6pm. Complete dinner including coleslaw, dinner roll, roast beef entrée, mashed potatoes, vegetables, dessert and beverage. All are welcome. Fully accessible hall with elevator service provided. Adults $15.00 and under 12 years $5.00.

These Community Roast Beef Dinners are held to raise funds in support of the Knights of Columbus Council's charitable programs in the Cornwall community.

This event was the brainchild of a guy and gal who realized there were few places for singles 55+ to connect and meet other singles in Northumberland.   There seems to be a real need for this kind of event and the organizers hope the evening will be fun!   If so, more can be scheduled later.

This is an innovative, casual grassroots community event for singles 55 years and up. Drop by with a single friend and meet others, listen to some great music (DJ), and dance if you're in the mood. There's no cover charge, but cash donations will be gratefully received to help cover the DJ. The event is being held at the Blue Leaf Fusion Bar & Grill, an attractive new Port Hope venue boasting great food and drinks. 

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Stories and Starlight: A night under the stars to walk and talk about domestic violence.

Our voices can make a difference. Sign up for the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation Night Light Walk and let us hear your voice. Now more than ever, we need to come together in our communities to raise funds and awareness that helps women rebuild their lives.

 With your support, we can provide urgently needed resources and hope to women and children experiencing domestic violence. We can help light the way forward for so many women and children who are ready to take their first brave steps away from violence.

Let’s walk, talk, fundraise and share in a magical night of light!

Join us for a 3k walk on October 24th for a magical night of light under the stars in support of urgently needed resources for women and children experiencing domestic violence.

All proceeds are directed to Halton Women’s Place Transitional Housing Units, so sign up today knowing you will be making a real difference. With your support, we can help light the way forward for so many women and children who are ready to take their first brave steps away from violence. 

Date: October 24, 2024

Suggested Arrival Time: 6:15 p.m.

Walk Starts: 7:00 p.m. (rain or shine)

Location: Burlington Civic Square

Address: 426 Brant St, Burlington, ON L7R 2G2

Parking: TBD

Route Map: Coming Soon!

Together, with friends, family and neighbours, we will walk 3k through the streets of our community. It all starts at 6:15 p.m. at Burlington Civic Square where we will gather to hear inspiring stories before we head out to walk a lantern-lit route lighting the way for women and children experiencing domestic violence in our community. The night's activies will also feature coffee and espresso, a light snack after the walk, Face Painting and a Clown/Balloon artist.

All participants receive a Royal LePage Shelter Foundation Night Light Walk Knit Hat and LED bracelet.

Peterborough Humane Society is excited to announce the return of the PHS 50/50 Lottery! This time, it’s bigger and better than ever! For the first time, the PHS 50/50 Lottery will have an EARLY BIRD prize of $500! 50/50 tickets purchased before September 25th will be part of the $500 early bird draw!

***UPDATE: October 3rd *** 

The total is now at $21,480 with 13 days left!!! This means the 50/50 winner will take home $10,740!!! 

The Fall PHS 50/50 Lottery will have an incredible secondary draw as well. You can buy tickets for the Marlin Travel ‘Ruff’le for your chance to win a $5,000 gift certificate from Marlin Travel Peterborough. Imagine having $5,000 to spend at Marlin Travel! Where would you go? What would you do? Who would you take? Buy your tickets now for the Marlin Travel ‘Ruff’le and pack your bags!

Funds raised through the PHS 50/50 Lottery will support the incredible work performed every day at Peterborough Humane Society, providing love and care to animals in need.

The PHS 50/50 Lottery is back, with more chances to win, and win big!! Buy your tickets today!

Contact Kevin MacKenzie at 705-760-4548 or k.mackenzie@ptbohs.com with any questions about the PHS 50/50 Lottery.

NOTE: 50/50 and Marlin Travel 'Ruff'le tickets can be purchased separately.